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!
RISK
OF
EYE
OR
HEAD INJURY
WHAT
COULD
HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•
Air
powered equipment
and
power
tools are capable
of
propelling
materials
such
as
fasteners, metal
chips,
sawdust and other debris
at
high speed which
could
result
in
serious eye injury.
•
Always
wear
ANSI approved Z87.1
safety
glasses
with
side shields.
•
Never leave operating tool unattached. Disconnect
air
hose
when
tool
is
not
in
use.
•
Compressed air
can
be
hazardous. The air system
can cause injury to soft tissue areas
such
as
eyes,
ears,
etc. Particles
or
objects
propelled
by
the stream can
cause
injury.
•
For
additional
protection
use
an
approved
face
shield
in
addition
to
safety
glasses.
•
Tool attachments can become
loose
or
break and
fly
apart propelling articles
at
the operator and others
in
the
work
area.
•
Make
sure
that any attachments
are
securely
assembled.
!
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
WHAT
COULD HAPPEN
HOW
TO PREVENT IT
•
Abrasive tools
such
as sanders and grinders,
rotating
tools
such
as
drills,
and
impact
tools such
as
nailers, staplers,
wrenches,
hammers and
reciprocating saws
are
capable
of
generating
sparks,
which
could
result
in
ignition
of
flammable
materials.
•
Never operate tools near flammable
substances
such
as gasoline, naphtha, cleaning solvents, etc.
•
Work
in
a clean, well-ventilated area free of
combustible materials.
•
Never
use
oxygen,
carbon dioxide
or
other
bottled
gases
as
a
power
source
for
air
tools.
•
Exceeding
the
maximum pressure rating
of
tools or
accessories
could
cause
an
explosion
resulting
in
serious
injury.
•
Use
compressed
air
regulated
to
a
maximum
pressure
at
or
below
the
rated pressure
of
any
attachments.
•
Never
connect
to an
air
source
that
is
capable
of
exceeding
200
psi.
•
Always verify prior
to
using the tools that the
air
source
has
been
adjusted
to
the
rated
air
pressure
range.
!
RISK
OF
LOSS
OF
HEARING
WHAT
COULD
HAPPEN
HOW
TO
PREVENT
IT
•
Long term exposure
to
noise
produced from
the
operation
of
air
tools
can
lead to permanent hearing
•
Always wear ANSI
S3.19
hearing protection.
!
INHALATION
HAZARD
WHAT
COULD
HAPPEN
HOW
TO
PREVENT IT
•
Abrasive
tools,
such
as grinders, sanders and
cut-off
tools
generate
dust
and abrasive materials,
which can
be
harmful
to
human
lungs
and
respiratory
system.
•
Always
wear
properly fitting facemask
or
respirator
when using
such
tools.
°
Some
materials such
as
adhesives
and
tar
contain
chemicals
whose
vapours
could
cause
serious
injury
with prolonged
exposure.
•
Always
work
in
a clean,
dry,
well-ventilated area.